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Firefighting (Hardcover)

by DK Publishing (Author)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Product Description
Explores the role of firefighting in human history while chronicling the world's most famous fires.

An innovative, vividly illustrated chronicle of humankind's struggle to subdue nature's most primal and destructive force -- from Rome in 64 AD to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 -- Firefighting examines history's most formidable fires, showing how each influenced the evolution of firefighting technology, equipment, and tactics. Following today's firefighters as they prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow's fires, no other book has explored the role of the firefighter in human society-past, present, and future quite like Firefighting.

About the Author
Jack Gottschalk served for many years as a licensed fire investigator and is well versed in all facets of fire prevention, detection, and analysis. As a historian of firefighting, Gottschalk has contributed numerous articles to newspapers and journals, and he maintains close ties with firefighting agencies and training centers. He lives in New Jersey.

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Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: DK ADULT; 1st edition (September 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0789489090
ISBN-13: 978-0789489098
Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.1 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars 65 of history's greatest fires, January 26, 2003

By	Rebecca Johnson "SeasonedwithLove.com" (Washington State) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME) (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

Or would that be "disasters!"

This book features an in-depth examination of 65 fires from all around the world and in a variety of categories.

Ship Fires
Explosions
Forest Fires
Fires in the Workplace

This book shows how each fire influenced the way in which fires are fought today. This book shows the latest high-tech firefighting gear and vehicles. Shows the evolution of firefighting technology, equipment, and tactics.

Features:
Over 500 photographs
Key moments like the Great Fire of London, in 1666
Shows the physics behind back drafts and flashovers
Illustrated history of fire equipment
Fire Trucks
Firefighter's gear

Contents:
Early Firefighting, Conflagrations, Theater Fires, Hotel Fires, Ship Fires, Earthquake and Fire, Wildfires, Fire in the Workplace, Nightclub Fires, Tent and Amusement Park Fires, Fire as a Weapon, Great Explosions, School Fires, Fires in Public Places, Subterranean Fuel Fires, In the Line of Duty.

Physics of Fire, Forensics, Safety Implementation, Clothing, Old Engines, Ladder Trucks, Rescue, Air & Sea, Outdoor Training Techniques, Indoor Training Techniques.

Everything from leather fire buckets to the World Trade Center tragedy on September 11, 2001 we still can't believe happened.

Part of the proceeds of this book will benefit the Widows' and Children's Fun, part of the Uniformed Firefighter's Association.

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4.0 out of 5 stars great book for kids, August 19, 2002

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This is an excellent book for children to learn more about firefighting--both about the history and modern techniques and equipment. It's detailed without being overly graphic. And as with all DK books, it's chockful of beautiful photographs that clearly show what words cannot describe.
Of particular interest are the case studies of various famous fires (mostly in the U.S.) throughout history, their causes, the destruction wreaked, and effects on firefighting efforts. This is especially interesting in the context of the development of firefighting techniques as we get to see just how much has had to happen to get to where we are today--and in some cases, how much further we have to go.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Over 500 photos capture key moments in fire history, April 12, 2003

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Jack Gottschalk's Firefighting is a lavish coffee table title which provides a rich documentary of the history of firefighting, from early technological accomplishments which created fire-fighting equipment to modern times. Over 500 photos capture key moments in fire history around the world, while special insights on the science and physics of fires makes for an excellent survey of fire-fighting challenges.

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